Babar Azam Returns to Pakistan T20 World Cup Squad Amidst Participation Doubts

• Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
• Babar Azam, former captain, makes a comeback to the T20 World Cup squad after being dropped for poor form in the 2025 Asia Cup T20.
• The squad announcement comes amidst uncertainty over Pakistan's participation, with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi threatening a boycott.
• Pakistan is placed in Group A with archrivals India and will start their campaign against the Netherlands on February 7 in Colombo.
• The team will play a three-match T20I series against Australia at Gaddafi Stadium as part of their World Cup preparations.

Why It Matters: Pakistan names T20 World Cup squad with Babar Azam's return, despite ongoing boycott threats from PCB.